as in to remain
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
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Recent Examples of stick around
With Pete Golding calling the shots after being promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach and most of the assistants sticking around, the Rebels blew out Tulane to open the playoff and took down mighty Georgia in the CFP quarterfinals.
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John Marshall, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
A lot of those people are not people that are going to stick around.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
After all four are either killed or captured for stealing cattle, Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) asks Thad to stick around as a deputy.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Mississippi kept winning despite coaching change Ole Miss spent the last half of the regular season wondering if coach Lane Kiffin would stick around or leave for LSU.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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John Marshall, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
A lot of those people are not people that are going to stick around.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
After all four are either killed or captured for stealing cattle, Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) asks Thad to stick around as a deputy.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Mississippi kept winning despite coaching change Ole Miss spent the last half of the regular season wondering if coach Lane Kiffin would stick around or leave for LSU.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick around
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Two of the monkeys had applauded the event with hopping and grunts, but the other three had shot like arrows into the trees, chasing after the peculiar bird that had remained indifferent to their antics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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While challenges remain for buyers and sellers, housing experts say the market is beginning to stabilize.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The best beanies for women are quintessential cold-weather hats that strike a delicate balance between staying warm and looking polished, even when the weather is anything but fashion-friendly.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kenady Barrett had 14 points and eight assists for Poyen (15-0, 5-0 2A-8), which stayed unbeaten.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some people want to hang around the old man and tap me on the shoulder.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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Like, nobody wants to hang around.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Indiana’s defense didn’t wait long to make an impact.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20around. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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